Question Answered step-by-step Exam : Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: The Physical… Exam : Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders: The Physical Environment1. Mrs. Walker was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following would be the BEST idea in consideration to her physical environment?Placing mirrors in her room.Creating a room with calming, similar colors.Placing dark rugs throughout the room.Placing pictures in the room from her younger years.2. True or False: Individuals with late stage Alzheimer’s who are non-verbal cannot participate in social programs.TrueFalse3. True or False: Patients who are non-verbal should always be approached from behind.TrueFalse4. What does providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual preferences, needs, and values demonstrate?The nurse’s oathPerson-centered careAlzheimer’s pledgeStaff-oriented care5. Which of the following BEST describes the reason for providing the person with a structured, organized environment?Alzheimer’s disease will eventually plateau and a structured environment will help.It will keep the patient safe and healthy before the disease progresses.It helps the staff keep the environment clean.It provides the person with Alzheimer’s disease with a sense of contentment and control.6. Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in the plan of care for the person with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders?Different environmentsAn overstimulating environmentA daily, structured environmentA quiet, isolated environment7. Adjusting the physical environment to meet the needs of the individual with Alzheimer’s disease is crucial to their health and safety. Which of the following would be the BEST intervention?Placing mirrors at the end of hallways to assist with recognition.Keeping an assortment of all season clothing readily available.Setting out pajamas and personal items to encourage self-care.Decorating the environment with busy patterns to increase stimulation.8. True or False. Your approach when caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease will differ from the person to person.TrueFalse9. What is the BEST reason that explains why repetitive tasks help reduce anxiety in the person with Alzheimer’s disease?It keeps the person occupied for longer periods, making it easy to forget their condition.They do not need to make decisions or put much thought into the next step.They can complete the tasks faster if they are not broken up.Their attention span is shorter, making varied tasks more difficult.10. Mary is decorating her mother’s room. After talking with her mother’s care team she has decided to decorate in contrasting colors. Why would the care team suggest this to Mary?The colors will help her mother’s color blindness.The more colors there are, the happier her mother will be.The colors can be used to help her mother relax.The varying colors will assist her mother with space and depth recognition. Health Science Science Nursing BIO 186 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)